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Teacher Encounters: Bringing Careers to Life with Morgan Sindall
Educators visited the Morgan Sindall Reading Library Refurbishment site to explore educational-industry partnerships and discover diverse career opportunities in construction. The inspiring day included presentations, a guided site tour, and hands-on insights that teachers could bring back to their classrooms to enrich student learning.
Find out more Case Study: Skills Bootcamp In Retrofit with Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Discover how a Skills Bootcamp in Retrofit at Langley College helped Daniel, a self-employed heating and plumbing specialist, update his skills and services to grow his business.
Find out more Helping to Keep Hard Working Business Owner Afloat – The Windsor and Maidenhead Boat Company
Gareth, Director of Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company found himself grappling with burnout and over-commitment in his role. Engaging with the Berkshire Growth Hub Programme, and particularly working alongside Sara, proved to be a crucial remedy.
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Teacher Encounters Event At FSP
FSP recently hosted a teacher encounter event aimed at giving teachers an insight into valuable careers skills in the tech industry.
Teacher Encounters: Bringing Careers to Life with Morgan Sindall
Educators visited the Morgan Sindall Reading Library Refurbishment site to explore educational-industry partnerships and discover diverse career opportunities in construction. The inspiring day included presentations, a guided site tour, and hands-on insights that teachers could bring back to their classrooms to enrich student learning.
Case Study: Skills Bootcamp In Retrofit with Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Discover how a Skills Bootcamp in Retrofit at Langley College helped Daniel, a self-employed heating and plumbing specialist, update his skills and services to grow his business.
An Enterprise Adviser’s Perspective: Q & A
Learn how the Enterprise Adviser Network is connecting schools with local businesses to build stronger talent pipelines and prepare students for the workplace.
Case study: Data Analytics at The Curious Academy with Berkshire Skills Bootcamps
From Barista to Junior Data Consultant, this inspiring story showcases how a Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics with The Curious Academy can transform careers in 16 weeks*.
Case Study: Skills Bootcamp for SEND professionals with Educate2gether Training
Swati Waghmare, an aspiring SEN teaching assistant, participated in wave 5 of the Skills Bootcamp for SEN professionals to develop specialised knowledge in supporting learners with diverse needs.
Teacher Encounters at Mars Wrigley: Bridging Education and Industry in Berkshire
Berkshire Careers Hub facilitated a successful Teacher Encounters event at Mars Wrigley's Slough facility, where nine local teachers gained firsthand insights into manufacturing careers and apprenticeship opportunities. The day-long immersive experience demonstrated the program's effectiveness in strengthening connections between education and industry, benefiting both teachers and employers in preparing students for future careers.
Case Study: Skills Bootcamp In Sales with The Growth Academy Berkshire
From shy salesperson to strategic service provider, this account from David Perry, showcases how a Skills Bootcamp in Sales with The Growth Academy Berkshire can supercharge your sales technique in just 15 weeks*.
Berkshire Growth Hub Showcase
The Berkshire Growth Hub delivers the government funded business advice service and supports small and medium sized enterprises in Berkshire to achieve sustainable business growth: click to read our portfolio.
Berkshire Careers Hub Case Study: Cranbury College
SCL's Director of Work Based Learning, Josh Hill, delivered two inspiring career sessions at Cranbury College, Reading, as part of the Workplace Encounters Project.
Business in the Spotlight: Gold Dust Radio Showcase
In celebration of Black History Month this October, we would like to feature a Black-owned business in Berkshire as our Business in the Spotlight: Gold Dust Hub.
M2M Pharmaceuticals – Driving Economic Growth and Job Creation with Berkshire Growth Hub
M2M Pharmaceuticals have rapidly gained a reputation for its cutting-edge research in developing life-saving medications. The company’s success, however, isn’t just confined to the lab.
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